Share a situation when you disagreed with someone in authority over an important decision. What did you disagree? Did you express your opinion? What was the outcome?
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When you answer this question you want to focus on traits, skills and experiences that helped you diffuse the disagreement.
Talk about how this situation with your boss will prepare you to handle disagreements with coworkers in the future.
Mention that your laid back personality trait will help diffuse tension.
Briefly explain the situation of the disagreement, but make sure to do so in a respectful way. Don’t be afraid to admit that you were in the wrong, if that’s what happened.
Talk about the importance of communicating with coworkers even if there is a disagreement.
Answer the question in a positive way, even if it was a difficult disagreement.
Mistakes You Should Avoid
You need to make sure to stay away from accusatory claims.
Do not speak poorly of your previous boss.
Do not play down the importance that your character played in the diffusion of the disagreement.
Don’t try to pretend like you never had a disagreement with a previous boss.
Try not to get edgy. The disagreement may have been recent, but don’t let it cloud your judgment.
Hiring managers are looking for honest, confident individuals. Avoid evasive answers.
Talk about how this situation with your boss will prepare you to handle disagreements with coworkers in the future.
Mention that your laid back personality trait will help diffuse tension.
Briefly explain the situation of the disagreement, but make sure to do so in a respectful way. Don’t be afraid to admit that you were in the wrong, if that’s what happened.
Talk about the importance of communicating with coworkers even if there is a disagreement.
Answer the question in a positive way, even if it was a difficult disagreement.
Mistakes You Should Avoid
You need to make sure to stay away from accusatory claims.
Do not speak poorly of your previous boss.
Do not play down the importance that your character played in the diffusion of the disagreement.
Don’t try to pretend like you never had a disagreement with a previous boss.
Try not to get edgy. The disagreement may have been recent, but don’t let it cloud your judgment.
Hiring managers are looking for honest, confident individuals. Avoid evasive answers.
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